HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 05.23 PRC MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1001 North Idaho Road
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
REGULAR MEETING
May 23, 1983
A regular meeting of the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Commission was held on May 23, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apache
Junction Community Services building pursuant to notice as prescribed
by law.
PRESENT
Michael Carden, Acting Chairman
Janice Palson, Secretary
Jennie Bennett
Redina Bilotti
Lois Broman
Chuck Heermans
Sandy Renz
STAFF PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER:
ABSENT
Lewis Fitzwater
Irene Wernett
Jeff Bell, Community Services Superintendent
Chuck Baker, Recreation Coordinator
Robin Backer, Secretary
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS:
Michael Carden, Acting Chairman, called
the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Janice Palson made a motion to accept
the agenda as presented.Lois Broman
seconded the motion which passed unanimously
Lois Broman made a motion to accept
the minutes of the April 25, 1983 regular
meeting as presented.Chuck Heermans
seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Staff updated the Commission on the status
of the Needs Assessment Workshop.The
Workshop, sponsored by the Arizona
Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission,
will be held on July 7, 1983 in Casa
Grande, Arizona.The workshop is used
to elicit public input on the needs and
concerns of outdoor recreation.
Staff requested the attendance of the
Parks and Recreation Commission members at
the workshop.Results of the workshop
will be used by AORCC to determine
priorities for the distribution of Federal
Land and Water Conservation Funds.
P & R Commission
Regular Meeting
May 23, 1983
page 2
OLD BUSINESS
A.Introduction of
New Members:
B.Review and Update
of the Swimming
Pool Project:
C.Prospector Park
Plan Discussion:
Mr. Bell referenced lighting the
ballfields as an Apache Junction
recreational need.
Sandy Renz, Jennie Bennett, and Redina
Bilotti introduced themselves to the
Commission.Each expressed their
desire to share their talents and
interests in recreation through
the Commission.
Staff told the Commission that City
Council approval of the Intergovern-
mental Agreement between the City and
the School District was accepted on
May 17.Bids for the Swimming Pool
Project were accepted on May 20, 1983.
Three bids were submitted for the
swimming pool and two bids were sub-
mitted for the bathhouse.Robert DeBow,
Jr., an Apache Junction Contractor,
submitted $86,990.00, as low bid
for the bathhouse.
Whitaker Pool Company bid $108,500.00,
and Aqua Fab Supply Company, Inc., bid
$198,800.00 on the Swimming Pool Project
Due to the large difference between
the pool bids, the City Council
delayed awarding the pool contract,
pending further investigation of both
companys.
Staff explained the prequalifications
for bidding, and explained that the
difference in bids may be due, in part,
to the difference in filtering systems.
The Commission discussed the project
in regards to research into the pool
companys, bids, and pool location.
Staff told the Commission that the
swimming pool will be located next
to the tennis courts and ballfield, at
the Apache Junction High School.
Chuck Aldini and Assistants, representing
Carter Associates, gave a detailed
presentation to the Commission.The
presentation centered on the conceptual
plans for development of Prospector Park.
Mr. ALdini presented a variety of
design layouts for the park.He emphasized
the need to locate active park sites
in areas that would promote maximum
use.Carter Associates also conducted
a Topographical Survey and a Hydrology
Study for consideration in park
development.
P & R Commission
Regular Meeting
May 23, 1983
page 3
D.Summer Recreation
Program:
NEW BUSINESS
A.Update on Fourth of
July Activities:
B.Status -of.the
State Expenditure
Limitation:
Mr. Aldini stated that his firm
considers the progression of "Entrance
Active Area -Passive Area -Natural Area"
layout, as the most logical approach
for development.
Carter Associates will be presenting
a detailed study at a future meeting
yet to be determined.
Staff told the Commission that 450
individuals have registered, for the
largest selection of summer programs
ever offered by the Community Services
Department.
Mr. Bell told the Commission that
adult classes, including Spanish,
Microwave Cooking, and physical
fitness, were offered to provide
the opportunity of recreation to a
wider segment of the community.
Staff briefed the Commission on the
upcoming Fourth of July celebration.
Mr. Bell, Co -Chairman, held a planning
meeting for community organizations
interested in sponsoring a food and/or
game booth.The second organizational
meeting will be held on May 31, with
additional booth space still available
Staff requested the assistance of the
Commission members at the Fourth of
July celebration to award ribbons to
game winners.The Commission will
also be distributing free watermelon.
Staff explained to the Commission that
due to the rejection of the State
Expenditure Limitation, no money
would be available for park development.
The Commission discussed the possibility
of approaching the City Council with
the possibility of a separate ballot
election on the park development issue.
The vote would request public approval
to spend City funds for the sole purpose
of developing Prospector Park.
Chuck Heermans requested that Staff
review the possibility of attaining
park development funds.
P & R Commission
Regular Meeting
May 23, 1983
page 4
C. Next Months Agenda
Items:Michael Carden, Acting Chairman,
requested that the following items
be included on next months agenda:
Election of Officers, Fourth of July,
Summer Recreation Update,Swimming Pool,
BLM Park Update.
BOARD DISCUSSION:Lois Broman questioned the status of
the Racquetball Court Fencing Project.
ADJOURNMENT:
APPROVED:
Michael Carden told her that the
funds and materials for fencing were
available, but that construction
has been postponed until school resumes
in September.
There being no further business, Chuck
Heermans made a motion to adjourn.
Jennie Bennett seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
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